Funeral Notices

WOLFREYS Wilma Ethel,

Peacefully, surrounded by family, at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on Monday August 3, 2026. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Arthur. Cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Lynda and Steve James, Lester and Emily, Colin and Leonie, and Joanne. Treasured Nan of Becs and Quentin, Mel and Jeremy, Lisa, and Daniel: Hannah and Shane, Jack and Poppy, Tess, Meg, and Hugo; Lewis, Caleb and Danielle, and Sam; and Finn. Adored great-Nan of Jacob, Khye, Natalia, and Shaelii; Griffin; Willow, and Eden. Loved sister of Fay McQuarters, and the late Ian and Fay McQuarters. A special thank you to the Ashburton Hospital support workers, Elizabeth Street Day Care and the caring staff of Radius Millstream for their care of Wilma. Messages to the Wolfreys family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial Service to celebrate Wilma’s life will be held at the Baring Square Methodist Church, Baring Square East, Ashburton on Friday August 7, commencing at 2.00pm.

CROMIE, Audrey Patricia (nee Tatterson)

March 17, 1931 – July 30, 2026.At Ashburton Hospital, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Don Cromie of Rakaia. Loved mother of Roberta, Ross (dec), Max (dec), Brent, and Adrienne (dec) and their partners Russell, Liz, and Janine. Loved grandmother of Bradley and Christine, Jayden, Rhys and Brandy, Makayla and Mark and all her great-grandchildren. Loved eldest daughter of Addie and Wally Tatterson. A special thank you to Ashburton Hospital and Radius Millstream for their care of Audrey. Messages to the Cromie family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Audrey’s life will be held at the Rakaia Rugby Club, 42 Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road, Rakaia on Wednesday August 5, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SERVICE

PETRIE Cora Beatrice

on July 26, 2026, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare Ashburton, aged 91 years. Loving wife of Trevor for 69 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Alister and Pauline, Sandra and Nigel, and Wayne. Nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Petrie Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In keeping with Cora’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

REEVES Isobel

on July 25, 2026. Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife and companion of the late Trevor. Much loved mother and mother in law of Warren and Sarah. Cherished Nana of Thomas, and Lawrence. Messages to the Reeves family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the Medical team at Christchurch Hospital for their love and care of Isobel. At Isobel’s request a private family service has been held.

ALDRIDGE Jeffrey Philip

on July 25, 2026, after a short illness, at Ashburton Hospital, aged 64 years. Much loved Dad of Dylan and Sequoia, and Leyton and Elise. Adored Grandad of Kalyn, and Luka. Loved brother of Rodney, and Lesley and loved uncle of Amelia, and Kyle. Messages to the Aldridge family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Jeffrey’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday July 30, commencing at 2.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.

McKEOWN, Dorothy Merle

Peacefully with family and in the care of Rosebank Lifecare Ashburton, on July 24, 2026, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Trevor, cherished mother and mother in law of Lynda and Bob Howells (USA), Peter (USA), Karen (Australia), Kevin and Anna (Ruapuna), loved Oma and great Oma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the McKeown family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to all the staff at Rosebank for the many years of care and compassion given to Dorothy. A service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Monday August 3, commencing at 1.30pm, and thereafter a private cremation. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SERVICE

RAPLEY Richard Anthony

on July 26, 2026. Surrounded by family, at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Jackie for 61 years. Much loved father and father in law of James and Tuula, Amanda, Annabelle and Adam Tyrie. Adored Grandad of Siena, and Lucia: and Olivia, and Jack. Loved brother of Carol, and the late Robin. Messages to the Rapley family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Richard’s life will be held in Our Chapel cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday July 30, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.

BASSETT Beverley Margaret

peacefully passed away at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on July 21, 2026, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Eric. Loved mother and mother in law of Murray and Lynette, Graeme and Amanda, and Annette and Matthew Talbot. Much loved Nan of Mathew and Caitlyn; Annabel and Timothy; Emily, Isabelle, and Victoria, and their partners. Great Nan of Archer. Messages to the Bassett family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the staff at Radius Millstream. A Memorial celebration of Beverley’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allen’s Road, Ashburton on Monday July 27, commencing at 2.00pm.

CHISNALL David John (Dave)

on July 20, 2026, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, aged 73 years. Loved husband of Debbie. Much loved father and father in law of Simon and Lyndall and Kelly and Nigel. Loved Grandad of Asher, and Indie. Messages to the Chisnall family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Celebration of Dave’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Friday July 24, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BRAY Edward Warren (Eddie)

on July 19, 2026, passed away at Christchurch Hospital, aged 84 years. Dearly loved and treasured husband of Judith, and loved father and stepfather of Christopher, Hamish, Adrian, Brendon, Jarrod, Cameron, Hannah, and their partners. A devoted Pop to his eighteen grandchildren. Messages to the Bray family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to Dr. Eti Avnit and the Tinwald Medical Centre for their compassionate care of Eddie. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society in memory of Eddie would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. The funeral service for Eddie will be held at Trott’s Garden’s, 371 Racecourse Road on Monday July 27, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.

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